SALOME FINGER
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Manager recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Resourceful operations leader experienced in monitoring the daily operations of the company and business executives. Adept at leading employees and encouraging maximum growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager , Retail Operations
The University Of Pittsburgh
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Managed High performing Store managers and Warehouse managers.
- Developed long-term strategies to drive continuous improvement in operations, resulting in increased revenue and reduced costs.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term University goals and objectives.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery of key initiatives.
Global Talent Aquisition Manager
Global Wordsmith
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Defined innovative sourcing strategies to drive strong talent pipelines.
- Sourced and found outstanding talent in online forums and social media sites before initiating recruitment procedures.
- Initiated employee-centric activities to retrain, upskill and retain strong talent.
- Drafted and implemented hiring policies, strategies and goals to boost and diversify company talent pool.
Multi Unit General Manager
Under Armour Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
- Increased profits by 10% within one year through restructure of business line
- Increased overall unit performance by implementing effective management strategies and streamlining operations.
Store Manager/District Sales Trainer
The LOFT
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Took an underperforming store to first highest volume in the district of 17 stores in under a year
- Recruit and soured top talent for the Pittsburgh stores
- Hire and train management and staff
- Promoted and developed better client experience in team
- Maintain high visual standards and development of the LOFT brand
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success
Store Manager/Human Resources
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed company's highest volume location worldwide; oversaw operations enabling the generation of revenues over $10M
- Led over 70 employees in all facets of customer service delivery; ensured adequate training, scheduling, resource allocation, and career advancement opportunities
- Developed and implemented strategies and initiatives to increase revenue; enforced company standards and achieved 28% increase in sales
General Manager, Area Manager
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE
05.2009 - 02.2014
- Served as Area manager while simultaneously operating one location generating $1.8M in revenue; achieved all company goals by driving sales, developing talent, and executing plans
- Oversaw the interviewing, hiring, and on boarding of new employees; ensured compliance with state and federal regulations and provided new-hire training to ensure success
- Streamlined labor expenses through creating, analyzing, and implementing schedule forecasts; reduced scheduling conflicts and enabled adequate staffing levels
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity
Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi2005
Skills
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Skilled problem solver
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Customer-oriented
- Fluent in Russian, Georgian, German
- Employee relations
- Sales and marketing
- Creative merchandising
- Strategic planning
- Candidate souring
- Benefits and compensation
- Operational Efficiency
- Financial Management
Accomplishments
- Managed and led high performing store managers.
- Recruited, developed, and retained the right people for each position enabling to drive positive business results in each Store.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in a 20% increase in monthly sales.
- Created policies that streamline everyday store operation success.
Timeline
Manager , Retail Operations
The University Of Pittsburgh
07.2022 - Current
Global Talent Aquisition Manager
Global Wordsmith
01.2022 - 06.2022
Multi Unit General Manager
Under Armour Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2021
Store Manager/District Sales Trainer
The LOFT
08.2016 - 07.2019
Store Manager/Human Resources
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
02.2014 - 05.2016
General Manager, Area Manager
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE
05.2009 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Humanity
Tbilisi State University
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